Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Socialmediafluency
Affiliations
Timeline

JEREMY S. MORRIS

WHEELING,WV

Summary

Seasoned organizational leader having managed and supervised a diversity of organizations and projects to success. Strong belief that personal relationship are the foundation of organizational health. Experienced in growing revenue through creative content, prospecting, donor development, grant-writing. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Advising and Consulting

Self-employed
05.2017 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
  • Negotiated contracts with both clients and vendors effectively, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and staff to better understand patron needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Conducted thorough research to provide well-informed recommendations for clients'' strategic decision-making processes.
  • Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs, maximizing project budgets for better resource allocation.


Clients: WV Rivers Coalition, WV TRAIL, Rails-to-Trails Coalition, Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Ralph Baxter (website), Ralph Baxter for Congress, Justice John Hutchison for WV Supreme Court, Glenn Elliott for Mayor, Elliott for WV (US Senate) , WV House Democratic Caucus Committee, Amy Goodwin for Mayor, Bill Reger-Nash for House.

Executive Editor and Chief Development Officer

Weelunk
04.2016 - 07.2019

(Contractual Position)

  • Increased revenue year-over-year through advertising sales and donations.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Implemented strategies to increase readership through improved content quality and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Oversaw editorial budget management, allocating resources effectively while maintaining cost controls.
  • Fostered collaborative and inclusive work culture encouraging suggestions and ideas from team members.
  • Collaborated with writers to develop compelling story ideas and refine their content.

Program Manager / Executive Director

Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation
01.2005 - 11.2015


  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
  • Managed award-winning historic preservation & construction projects.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.

Project Manager - Community Design Team/Appalachian Forest Heritage Area

West Virginia University
10.2000 - 07.2005
  • Organized a grassroots, community-driven development of cultural heritage tourism area within the Monongahela National Forest Area of West Virginia.
  • Brought together diverse parties of interest that included public lands managers, private industry foresters, conservationists, environmentalists and units of local governments.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Organized and led groups of faculty, students and professionals to rural communities helping those communities in the planning of streetscapes and parks, tourism development, transportation systems, and community health care.
  • Primary responsibilities included volunteer management, planning and execution of time sensitive site logistics, public speaking, public relations and technical writing
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Education

B.S. - Landscape Architecture

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, Morgantown, WV
05-2000

Skills

  • Public Speaking & Relations
  • Grant Writing
  • Fundraising
  • Campaign Management
  • Copy and Creative Writing
  • Email List Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Management

Socialmediafluency

  • Adobe Suite
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Canva
  • Facebook
  • Instagram


Affiliations

  • Wheeling Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, 2014
  • Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2013-2015, President, 2014-2015
  • Wheeling Historic Landmark Commission, 2006-2012, Vice-Chair
  • Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, President, 2009-2014
  • Wheeling Traffic Commission, 2017-2018
  • Wheeling Symphony Society, 2010-2013
  • Reinvent Wheeling, President, 2012-2015
  • Wheeling Academy of Law and Science, 2014-2018
  • Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley, 2016-2018
  • National Road Alliance Scenic Byway, President, 2007-2010
  • South Wheeling Preservation Alliance, 2008, Founding Member
  • Mon Valley Greenspace Coalition, President, 2004-2005

Timeline

Advising and Consulting - Self-employed
05.2017 - Current
Executive Editor and Chief Development Officer - Weelunk
04.2016 - 07.2019
Program Manager / Executive Director - Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation
01.2005 - 11.2015
Project Manager - Community Design Team/Appalachian Forest Heritage Area - West Virginia University
10.2000 - 07.2005
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - B.S., Landscape Architecture
JEREMY S. MORRIS